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Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD is an internist in Daly City, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.
Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.
The symptoms of PCOS include:
PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.
Treatment for PCOS may include:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.
Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. She completed residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center
Residency: Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, San Francisco Health Plan, Chinese Community Health Plan, Central Health Plan and Canopy Health.
According to our sources, Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Daly City, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mary Ann Santos Fernandez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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RESPICLICK $105 |
PROAIR $50 |
QNASL $16 |
QVAR $11 |
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VAXELIS $42 |
GARDASIL9 $35 |
ROTATEQ $15 |
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TRUMENBA $54 |
COMIRNATY $22 |
EUCRISA $11 |
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QUADRACEL $35 |
FLUZONE QIV $19 |
PENTACEL $13 |
ADACEL $12 |
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VELTASSA $48 |
FARXIGA $26 |
Aerospan $24 |
Auvi-Q $23 |
BEXSERO $20 |
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Dr. Mary Fernandez is a specialist in general pediatrics in Daly City, CA. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Fernandez include puberty, newborn care, and depression. Dr. Fernandez can take several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem. Dr. Fernandez obtained her medical school training at the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and performed her residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York. Dr. Fernandez (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Filipino and Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inDaly City, CA as reported by Brown and Toland Physicians.
